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Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) do not always cause readily apparent signs and symptoms and close monitoring following a suspected injury is essential for the administration of prompt treatment. When an injury is "silent," early recognition of signs and symptoms can...

Construction work is a dangerous field, and injuries are unfortunately all too common. No matter how many precautions a construction worker takes, the risk of injury is always present. Injuries on a construction site can come from a variety of different sources,...

Children's toys can be anything but child's play and there are a number of toys that present significant health and safety risks. These risks can range from burns and cuts to broken bones and toxic exposures. In 2014, roughly 155,400 children under the age of 14 were...

A medical misdiagnosis is extremely serious. According to a recent study, 12 million Americans are misdiagnosed in doctors' offices each year. What steps can you take to prevent a medical misdiagnosis?

The need for medical malpractice litigation is evident when medical care goes wrong and the hospital or physician at fault refuse to properly compensate the victim. The standard of care may vary depending on the location of the hospital and the experience of the...

  Medical malpractice is more common than you might think. In fact, medical malpractice is the third leading cause of death in the United States, with estimates indicating that between 210,000 and 440,000 patients die each year due to some type of medical error....

Illinois law requires all vehicle occupants, including every backseat passenger, to use a safety belt. The only exceptions to the backseat seat belt requirement are ambulances, taxis, school buses, delivery trucks that make frequent stops and do not exceed 15 mph, and...

Photo Credit: 123RF Stock Photo[/caption] Home births are on the rise in the United States. Although most women still give birth in a hospital, an increasing number of women are opting, instead, to give birth at home. According to the Centers for Disease Control and...

 Summer in Chicago is in full swing. Soon the beaches will be filled with swimmers; the lake will be filled with boats; the roadways will be filled with travelers. Summer is a season of fun and relaxation for many people, but there are several things to keep in mind...

 Medical experts are often necessary to the success of a medical malpractice claims. In order to establish liability in a medical malpractice lawsuit, the plaintiff must prove the following: the defendant had a duty to provide the appropriate medical care; the...